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Working for the preservation, maintenance and renovation of the Tolpuddle Old Chapel.

Support the cause here: http://givey.com/toct

Tolpuddle, Dorset, England www.tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org
If you can please spare a couple of minutes just to nominate the Tolpuddle Old Chapel in this draw as the £5000 prize would be very useful.
Our Charity number is 1159578 but you can also just search Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust.
The link is listed below. Thank you.
movementforgood.com/draws/specia...
June 23, 2026 at 8:53 AM
We were throughly entertained by the beautiful voices of the Canzonetta Choir at the Tolpuddle Old Chapel on Sunday 3rd May as part of the ongoing Sunday Sessions. There was a very varied programme of songs, performing a cappella or accompanied. A truly magical afternoon of singing.
May 4, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Yesterday evening at the Old Chapel Sunday Sessions we were entertained and enjoying some beautiful cello music performed by the CelloVoci group. Here is a brief snippet of the performance. Thanks to everyone who made the event such a success.
April 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Our next Sunday Session featuring the excellent Canzonetta choir who will be performing Music for a spring afternoon on Sunday 3rd May at 3pm. Tickets are now on sale from the following Eventbrite link. -

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canzonetta...

Refreshments will be available after the performance.
March 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Traditional Paints and Limewashes
Saturday, March 28th from 2 pm to 5 pm

Tom Balch from Rose of Jericho delivers the first of our hands-on practical sessions for owners of listed and period properties
Rose of Jericho manufacture a range of traditional lime wash and distemper paints.
March 19, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Our next Sunday Session at the Tolpuddle Old Chapel is on Sunday 12th April 2026 and will feature the CelloVoci group. This promises to be a wonderful recital of music for Cellos and not to be missed. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased at the following link. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cello-reci...
March 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
A stunning musical event at the Old Chapel on Sunday afternoon from the Dorian String Quartet with the guest appearance from Claudio on the clarinet. With music from Haydn, Corelli, J.S.Bach, Nigel Hess, Brahms and Mozart, a great afternoon's musical entertainment. Thanks to everyone made it happen.
March 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
We are very pleased to announce that our next Sunday Session will feature the Dorain String Quartet. Sunday 8th March starting at 3.30pm.
There will be pieces by Haydn, Corelli, J.S.Bach, Nigel Hess, Brahms and Mozart.
Tickets now on sale and are only £5 person.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorian-str...
February 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
A short trailer showcasing the up and coming Time and Tide drama of To Win The Day at the Tolpuddle Old Chapel on Sunday 22nd February 5- 7pm. Tickets are available from the on-line link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981582087... Look forward to seeing you there.
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM
On Sunday 22nd Feb. we will be hosting the excellent production 'To Win The Day'. The drama looks at the impact on the wives and families who were left behind when their husbands were deported.
Tickets can be purchased on-line. £5 per person and no booking fee.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981582087...
February 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
LISTED AND PERIOD HOMEOWNERS EVENTS
Saturday 7th February 2026, 10:00 - 13:00

Join us for the 3rd event when we shall be joined by speakers from Shape Conservation, Rose of Jericho and Nigel Key Thatching.

Tickets can be reserved via the following link

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tolpuddle-...
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
You can now purchase tickets for the To Win The Day event at the Tolpuddle Old Chapel via the Eventbrite website. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981582087... or by contacting Ian Cray. [email protected] - 07941645303. Tickets only £5 per person.
January 27, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Just a reminder. If you live or own a listed or period property then do come along to our FREE informal discussion morning at Tolpuddle Old Chapel on Saturday 17th January from 10:00 - 12:00. You can book your place via the following link.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tolpuddle-....
January 14, 2026 at 10:21 AM
This west-country carol is a likely candidate for inclusion in the Methodist Christmas repertoire sung at our Chapel in the 1820s and 30s by the Martyrs, their families, and friends.
December 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Our 'Light Of Hope' shines out from the Tolpuddle Old Chapel.
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Do you live or own a listed or period property? Then come along to our FREE informal discussion morning at Tolpuddle Old Chapel on Sat 22nd Nov 10:00 - 12:00. Learn and share your knowledge and experience with other local property owners. Book via tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org or phone 07907 604417
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Unfortunately due to poor ticket sales we have had to make the decision to cancel the planned Barn Dance this coming Saturday. Thanks to those of you who did purchase a ticket and for your support.
November 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We still have tickets available for our Barn Dance this coming Saturday 22nd November. Available on-line from wegottickets.com/event/678660 and from Lorraine - email [email protected] Mobile 07939 827889. It promises to be a fun evening so why not come along and join in with the fun.
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
To everyone who owns or lives in a period or listed building. If you haven't booked your ticket for this free special event, tickets are still available and can be obtained on-line at tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org or phone 07907 604417. Look forward to seeing you there on Saturday 22nd Nov. at 10am.
November 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The Barn Dance is now just over a week away. Tickets still available for a great night out at the Tolpuddle Village Hall. Music and Caller by 'No Strings Attached' Tickets from the following link wegottickets.com/event/678660
Also available from Lorraine - email [email protected] Mobile 07939827889
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Tickets are now on sale for the TOCT Barn Dance to be held at the Tolpuddle Village Hall, Saturday 22nd November and are available from the following link wegottickets.com/event/678660

Tickets are also available from Lorraine - email [email protected] Mobile 07939 827889
October 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The following event has been announced
TOCT Barn Dance

Dorchester Tolpuddle Village Hall
Sat 22nd Nov, 2025
Door time: 19:00
Start time: 19:30

The link for this event is wegottickets.com/event/678660

Tickets will go on sale at: 9:00am Sat 18th Oct, 2025

General Admission
Price: £10.00
Stock: 50
TOCT Barn Dance
Barn Dance at the Village Hall A Barn Dance organised by the Tolpuddle Old Chapel is being held in the Tolpuddle Village Hall on Saturday 22nd November at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.00pm This will be a ...
wegottickets.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On Saturday 20th September we welcomed the Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society members to the Old Chapel for a talk from Andrew McCarthy on the renovation of the building. Everyone enjoyed the visit and a lovely comment was left - Beautiful and Honest. Also thank you for your donations.
September 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Tolpuddle Old Chapel History Club organised and produced and very informative display on show in the Old Chapel over the Martyrs Festival Weeknd. Here is a short video showing just a small selection of the three displays.
July 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The Martyrs Festival takes place over the weekend 18th - 20th. July. Do come along and it's FREE entry on the Sunday. Whilst there, make your way down the village (past the Martyrs Inn) and pay a visit to the Tolpuddle Old Chapel. There is plenty going on. Please see the flyer for further info.
July 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM